[Michlib-l] torrenting wireless policies/suggestions?

[Michael McEvoy]

One consideration is OpenDNS, which enables you (through your router settings) to force everything to use the OpenDNS service, which you can set filters on.

OpenDNS technically available for free through their website (opendns.com). You can set it to filter just torrent traffic rather easily with the settings. (with the full Enterprise service, you can also set yourself up as fully CiPA compliant). 

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ms. TJ Smith" <shermandirector at winntel.net>
To: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l at mcls.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2015 10:40:27 AM
Subject: [Michlib-l] torrenting wireless policies/suggestions?

We have been seeing a large increase in internet traffic and our wireless setup is simply not holding up. A particular problem is patrons using our wireless for torrents. Do any of you have policies in place regarding a limit on high-bandwidth activities? It is frustrating for our other patrons, many of whom are using the connection for schooling and business purposes, not to mention the staff trying to use VERSO. 

We currently have 6MB service through our provider (the highest package offered in our area) connected to an old router and switch. We have 5 public computers, one catalog computer, and one staff station all direct-wired through the switch and at any given time 2-10 wireless devices attached. Our current router is a Netgear N300 WNR2000v2. We're looking to upgrade and add a wireless access point to allow us better control, but that does not make our current situation any easier to handle. 

I've been setting the lowest priority QoS for the torrent users when possible to try to make the connection usable by other patrons. Does anyone have any tips on how we can better get by in the meantime?


Ms. TJ Smith

Library Director

Sherman Township Library

shermandirector at winntel.net

(989) 644-5131



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